Originally Posted by
Bob Viking
Perception is a funny thing. Asking for exclusive use has nothing to do with being precious or snooty. It has everything to do with ensuring the safe conduct of multiple aircraft formation flying.
Some people will always believe the Reds are lodged up their own backsides. If you knew them you'd know it's very much an urban myth.
BV
When you talk to them socially they are (sometimes) OK.
When we visited 100Sqdn, the SNCO was just getting a fresh banner out for the Canberra to tow.
He also got out a tin of red paint and carefully painted 9 arrows on the banner.